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Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Plant health
Invasive species
Biosecurity
Floriculture Sector Biosecurity Guide
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March 31, 2017
Glossary
Preface
How to Use This Guide
i
) Organization of This Guide
ii
) How to Complete the Self-Assessment Checklists
iii
) Self-Assessment Checklist and Action Work Plan PDF Document
1.0 Introduction
1.1 The Importance of Biosecurity
1.2 Biosecurity Concepts
1.3 Benefits of a Biosecurity Plan: What's In It For Me?
1.4 Elements of a Biosecurity Plan
1.5 Implementing a Biosecurity Plan
2.0 Biosecurity Practices
2.1 Education, Training and Communication
2.2 Location and Layout
2.3 High-Risk Areas
2.4 Movement of People, Equipment and Vehicles
2.5 Maintenance
2.6 Production Inputs
2.7 Plant Health
2.8 Integrated Pest Management
2.9 Production Outputs
3.0 Conclusion
Appendix 1: Example of Pest Identification Signage
Appendix 2: Example of a Sign Used to Control Access to High-Risk Areas
Appendix 3: Example of a Pest Fact Sheet for Thrips
Appendix 4: Example of a Pest Fact Sheet for Aphids
Appendix 5: Additional Resources
Appendix 6: Acknowledgments
Date modified:
2017-03-31
